TAS student Wylie Wright has been recognised for his service in cooking meals for people in need, taking out the title of Young Volunteer of the Year in our region.
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Posted inArmidale, Arts
New England Contemporary Print Gallery re-opens with Australian Stories exhibition
After a brief hiatus over the Winter season, the New England Contemporary Print Gallery is now open again to the public.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
Education Secretary dismisses concerns about ASC; parents demand apology, resignation
NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar and other senior departmental staff have visited Armidale Secondary College this week in response to media reports about violence and other issues at the troubled school.
Posted inArmidale, Education, General News, Investigation
Opportunity class: opportunity lost
One of Armidale Secondary College’s big bragging points is the selective program, but concerns have been raised they aren’t getting the opportunity they should.
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Drummond threatens to expel a six year old from kindy
A 6 year old child came home yesterday from Drummond Memorial Public School with a folded up letter in their school bag saying they were going to be expelled.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous
New song and dance classes celebrating Anaiwan culture in Armidale
The Nēwara Aboriginal Corporation want to say Dhanggana (Hello) and invite the local community to join with them in learning and celebrating Anaiwan language and dance.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
ASC Facebook poster speaks out
The student who posted anonymously to Facebook about Armidale Secondary College says they were misinterpreted and they were trying to defend teachers.
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“You’re not welcome here”: When a teacher becomes the bully
Most of the ASC stories are about students bullying other students, but one parent reached out with their story of a deputy bullying her daughter out of school.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Uber Eats is now delivering in Armidale
Popular food delivery service Uber Eats will launch in Armidale this week, with local restaurant An Indian Affair one of the first to sign up.
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Kids with disabilities affected by bigger issues at ASC
Some parents of kids with disabilities at ASC are concerned that their kids aren’t getting the support they need.